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Guildford Group

We are the Guildford Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

The outward walk starts through a cool pine forest following well worn tracks with a few short steep rises along the way. We emerge and walk along the route of one of three railway lines enclosing the walk area. Not surprisingly, we encounter several railway bridges, passing under/over and over the tunnel mouth and follow the track to meet the canal, along which we walk, back to the canal centre. This makes a varied and cool summer's walk. 

If you have any queries, please contact the Walk Leader by text on their mobile number

Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9km / 5.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The walk is mainly flat with a few short steep rises. The terrain is mainly sandy. There is ample free car parking at the canal centre, toilets and a cafe.  Picnic benches at the canal side are available. There are no major hazards and the walk is suitable for well behaved dogs.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 89328 55066
Nearest postcode:
GU16 6DD
what3words:
love.brief.twins
Start time:
10:15 am

Basingstoke Visitors Canal Centre, Mytchett Place Road Various routes from Guildford. (1) via Worplesdon A322 & B3032 to Pirbright then B3405 to Mytchett. (2) Hogs Back A31 A331 exiting North Camp Station. L Mytchett Rd then R into Mytchet Place Lane. (3) Ash Vale route via A323 & B3411

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking